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Selecting Fire Protection Equipment
#360 – How Does a Water Motor Gong Work in Fire Sprinkler Systems?
Alarm gong systems deliver warning that sprinklers are operating—even if the power goes out. Learn exactly how they work.#359 – When Do I Need a Digital Tachometer in Fire Protection System ITM?
Learn why handheld digital tachometers offer unmatched accuracy and ease of use in fire pump tests and other RPM measurements.#354 – Recessed vs. Concealed Sprinkler Heads: What's The Difference?
Recessed sprinklers stay in sight. Cover plates hide concealed sprinklers. But learn why there's more to these types sprinklers than meets the eye.#352 – The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads
Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.#350 – Guide to Corrosion-Resistant Fire Sprinkler Heads
Fire sprinkler heads corrode quickly in certain environments—here are the models that resist it Corrosion converts compounds such as iron, brass, and bronze from their metallic states into less reactive molecules, often oxides and sulfides. Iron oxide (rust) is the most familiar example of this. Corrosion slowly weakens and destroys equipment as metal dissolves or flakes away. Depending on the...#349 – Custom Fire Sprinkler Covers: A Perfect Match to Your Wall or Ceiling
How to order custom colors and finishes for fire sprinkler cover plates Unmatched fire sprinkler covers can stand out like a sore thumb on a ceiling. But know this: painting them yourself to blend in with the aesthetics of your room can have devastating consequences. Not only will it void your fire sprinkler manufacturer’s warranty and violate fire codes—it can...#346 – Pitot Gauge Kits for Fire Hose Testing & Hydrant Flow Tests
Even fire pump testing gets easier with complete kits for the ITM professional A pitot gauge has long been an essential piece of equipment for hydrant flow tests and fire hose testing. Still, inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) professionals almost always need more tools to conduct these tests (and others) quickly and accurately. And even consumers who stick with basic...#345 – How to Turn Off a Sprinkler Head with a Shutgun Sprinkler Stopper
A simple, effective fire sprinkler tool stops water fast Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable and save lives, extinguishing fires or controlling them and buying time for occupants to escape and firefighters to arrive. But sometimes, fire sprinklers activate unintentionally. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fire departments responded to about 33,600 unintentional fire sprinkler activations in 2014. And...#327 — Fire Safety Signs I Need in My Building
Learn the requirements for AED signs, exit signs, and fire extinguisher signs No one expects an emergency to happen. But when they do occur, life and fire safety signs that illuminate the path to safety or the location of critical life safety equipment can save lives. In this blog, we examine model code requirements for some of the most important...#324 – Electric & Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Choosing Illuminated Exit Signs
Electric, photoluminescent, and tritium exit signs are listed and tested to the same standards as their electric counterparts. But the choices you make can lower lifetime costs, reduce maintenance requirements, and keep signs in compliance with local laws.